Nitric Acid 68% Concentration
Nitric acid at 68% concentration, a highly corrosive fuming liquid used in fertilizer production, explosives, and metal etching. It is a chemically pure inorganic acid, classified under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nitric acid is mixed with other fertilizer ingredients for agricultural use.
Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing nitrogen are classified in Chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the exact concentration and chemical formula on the commercial invoice
• Ensure the product is not mixed with fertilizers or other additives that would change its classification
• Check with the CBSA for any import controls on chemicals used in explosives
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Azeotropic Nitric Acid 68.5%
Azeotropic nitric acid at 68.5% concentration, a constant-boiling mixture used as a laboratory standard. It is a separate chemically defined compound (HNO3) in aqueous solution, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1.
Concentrated Nitric Acid 68%
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Dilute Nitric Acid 10% Solution
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Fuming Nitric Acid 98%
Fuming nitric acid at 98% concentration, containing dissolved nitrogen oxides. It is a form of nitric acid that meets the definition of a separate chemically defined compound, with the dissolved gases considered impurities or stabilizers.
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